Lithographer Machine Operator

Freedom Stationary (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Stationary (Pty) Ltd in Durban seeks a Machine Operator to manage coating and printing tasks as per job cards. Responsibilities include loading boards, feeding the machine, coating, drying, and finishing steps while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities cover equipment startup, material handling, task recording, and timely reporting of issues to the supervisor. A focus on accuracy and adherence to ISO/SABS quality guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications specified in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Load boards onto pallets and feed the machine using the feeder head.
• Switch on main run switches; set compressor and machine parameters per job specs.
• Operate coating sequence: activate mail coating unit and dryer IR lamp; pass boards through coating units.
• Transfer coated boards to the dryer unit for IR drying of the coating.
• Direct spray powder to prevent sticking; ensure pallets are dry and mold-free.
• Record downtime, waste and production data; complete production sheets and checklists.
• Report any machine malfunctions to the supervisor/foreman; follow ISO/SABS quality procedures.
• Arrive 15 minutes before shift, hand over to the next operator and monitor targets.

Job description

Ensure that the job card is followed as per job specifications.

Ensure that raw materials for the job card are available e.g. (Board, Inks, Coating, Plates). Machine Operator should switch on main run switches and ensure that the compressor and sir settings are set according to job specifications.

Undertakes specific operations activities as follows:Switch parts on / off

After collection of job card and gets raw material from the pallet, Machine Operator loads boards onto pallets and lift boards by adjusting the feeder head and the pile stack and start running the machine.

Machine Operator must switch on the mail coating unit switch and dryer IR Lamp button then the board leave the intruder unit going through all the units for coating.

After board coating, they get transferred to the dryer unit where the IR lamps dry the coating.

The coated and dried boards are sent via the conveyer where the spray powder sprays onto board to prevent sticking of boards. Ensure that no wet and moldy pallets are to be used for stacking Job.

Report and record any machine malfunctions. Ensure that the machine is cleaned.

Monitor and ensure and ensure to follow quality procedures.

Follow job cards for instructions and to avoid any mistakes.

Respect and follow the ISO quality standards and procedures to ensure full compliance of the SABS Quality management system. Report any defects to your HOD/ Foreman.

Production Sheets and checklist must be completed correctly.

Record down time, and production book.

Recording of waste.

All coatings, varnishes and ink must be weighed before and after printing and recorded correctly.

These documents must be accurately Completed or if other electronic systems are available ensure that information is accurately captured.

Provide daily feedback or communicate with supervisor / foreman on any problems

Be at the machine 15 minutes before starting up and leave after handover to next shift operator. Monitor targets.